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    Prop advise needed

    Hi all. Here is the deal. I have 16 x 14" 3 blade aluminum props on my boat, which is Wellcraft Monte Carlo. Twin 4.3 L 205s. WOT rpms go over 5000 (5100-5200). So obviously I'm underpropped. I'd like to buy Solas 4 blade aluminum props. Any suggestions on the size and pitch that I should start...
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    Job offer advise

    Guys, I need some advise here. Just received a job offer, and one of the clauses states: " Your salary will compensate you for all hours of work as required, which may exceed the standard corporate hours from time to time according to business needs." How can I protect myself from situation...
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    Bus boat

    Another amphibian. I gues this one never needs to go to a car wash. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGOy1GYhJsI&feature=related
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    Oil spill

    What is going on? Heard on the news that it disappears.
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    Earthquake

    Has anybody felt anything? "Magnitude 5.5 quake moved the ground in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and several U.S. states" http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/earthquake-shakes-central-canada-us/article1614941/
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    Nissan NSF2/3.5

    What is the difference between Nissan NSF 2 and 3.5? Is it possible to convert 2 to 3.5? In the manual the only difference is RPMs. Is it a different carb?
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    Finally getting one

    Ok, no more research. Just bought one from Affordable Inflatables. Baltik 8.5' with air floor. Will see how good it is.
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    Silver Marine boats

    Any words about Silver Marine boats sold here on iboats? I'm looking at 240 AD. Thanks.
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    Aquamarine boats

    Has anyone had any experience with Aquamarine inflatabe boats? Good, bad? Thanks.
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    Real hydrofoil

    Why this technology is not used widely here in North America? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w54-OEWulDE
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    Bearing race removal

    How to remove the bearing race from the top cover. Mercruiser Alpha One. Is there a special Mercruiser tool for it? I read all thru the manual and it only advises on how to install a new bearing race, but not how to remove an old one. Am I missing something there? Thanks all.
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    Red Star Buccaneer 300

    Anybody knows if it's got an inflatable keel?
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    Dry bilge obsession

    I must confess. I?m obsessed with the dry and clean bilge on my boat. It is almost cleanest and driest area on my boat. Every time I come to marina, I first check my bilge, and if there is a trace of water, I wipe it out dry. It is a 28? Wellcraft Monte Carlo. Was quite leaky when I got it, but...
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    Diesel conversion

    Does anybody know if this project was successfull? http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/scubaboo has anybody else try to do similar conversion?
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    Silent Running SR 1000

    Anyone has used this material? Any feedback, good or bad? I'm going to soundproof my engine compartment, so looking for a good material. Thanks in advance.
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    Alpha one gear ratio

    How to calcullate the drive gear ratio while it is on the boat, without taking the upper unit apart? The serial number is not readable. Can it be done by turning the engine over manualy, and counting the revolutions?
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    Anti-siphon valve

    What is it's purpose, beside restricting fuel flow and catching some junk. I had problems with this valve on 2 different boats. This time it didn't even work, the ball was stuck inside the spring, and piese of junk got stuck there too. I went to local marina and asked for replacement and the...
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    Overnights in marina

    Hello everybody. I just wonder how many of you guys keep your boats in marinas and stay on the boat for overnight, or few nights. How do you deal with noises. I know that descent marinas have a quiet time after 11:00 pm in their rules. So does ours. But there is always a yahoo who gets drunk and...
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    Help! Taking water in!

    Hi Everybody. Mercruiser Alpha one. Just put the boat in the water and found a slow leakage in the transom plate area. The water accumulates in that little chamber where hydraulic hoses go in, and drips into the boat. First thought that it is leaking thru the hydraulic manifold gasket. Re-sealed...
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    Merc 4.3L, water in #2

    Here is my problem. 1986 Mercruiser GM 4.3L V6. Motor was running OK last season, although I noticed with WOT it wouldn't reach even 4000 rpm, and sound was kinda muffled when I put it in full (anyways, sounded different than the other one, it is twin engine setup) Motor was winterized...
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